Rover 75 engine over heating - steam coming out

Car: Rover 75
Variant: 1.8 manual
Model Year: 2000
Categories: Electrics, ECU, Warnings & Lights
I have had smoke steam coming out of the engine when I released the oil cap and inside the cap had a white substance showing..does this mean a new casket head?..also the temp gauge keeps going up and down...do I have serious problems...please help I love this car
Posted: Oct 27, 2009 (15 years ago)
Hi William are you losing coolant too,this could be the head gasket if the oil is of a white mayonaise colour
Posted Oct 28, 2009 (15 years ago)

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